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Dr. Sarah Bailey is a Senior Lecturer in Physiology and Deputy Director of Learning and Teaching at the University of Surrey's School of Biosciences. She holds roles as BSc Biochemistry Programme Director (since November 2023) and Deputy Director of Learning and Teaching (since January 2024). Her expertise bridges pedagogical innovation with molecular biology research.
Education: BSc(Hons) Molecular Biology from the University of Surrey, including a research placement at Cornell University, followed by a DPhil at the University of Sussex focusing on Epstein-Barr Virus and DNA damage response mechanisms.
Research interests include self-efficacy in learning (rooted in Bandura's social cognitive theory), biochemical literacy frameworks, and hybrid teaching strategies. Her work emphasizes formative assessment, experiential learning, and reducing student anxiety in laboratory settings.
Publications highlight contributions to biochemical education innovation and faculty development through collaborative concept mapping. Awards include Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
Teaching focuses on three modules/year, integrating writing tasks, active learning, and digital tools like Virtual Learning Software (VLS). Supervised Danielle Knight’s 2023 thesis on biochemical literacy. Advocates for student-staff partnerships to enhance employability through communication skills and graduate attributes.
